CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Christopher Diehl called the Regular Session Meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Commission to order at 6.05 p.m. at the Washington County Water and Sewer Department Administration Office, 16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, Maryland.
 

ATTENDANCE

A quorum was present including: Chairperson Christopher Diehl, Vice-Chairperson Glenn Fishack, Secretary Michael Armel, Commissioner Bonnie Parks, Commissioner Gordon Crabb, Commissioner Steve Klick, Commissioner Ed Renn, County Commissioner William Wivell. Gregory Murray, Director of Water and Sewer and Jamie Calandrelle, Office Associate (Attachment #1)

READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Session Minutes - October 14, 1999
Motion made by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to approve minutes with changes and/or additions as requested.
Unanimously approved.

Regular Session Minutes - October 28, 1999
Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Commissioner Fishack to approve minutes with changes and/or additions as requested.
Unanimously approved.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

See attached. (Attachment #2)

ADVISORY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Commissioner Crabb inquired about the project status report (Attachment #3-10/28/99 Advisory Commission Minutes) regarding Pangborn area. It was noted that the six-month connection period at the standard $2750 connection fee expires at a date in April 2000; thereafter, customers, who are required to connect to the system, will be required to pay an additional fee for the grinder pump of $3000.00

Commissioner Crabb also referred to the Budget Summary Report as of 9/30/99 (Attachment #4-10/14/99 Advisory Commission Minutes). Director Murray explained the revenue and expenditures as listed.
Revised: 1/6/00

Commissioner Crabb stated a closure plan for the Nicodemus Wastewater Treatment Plant needs to be in place relating to the equipment, land, etc. Director Murray stated this plan has not been placed in effect. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Klick stated a focus group will be meeting including County Commissioner William Wivell on December 6, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Hagerstown Community College, Room 111.

Commissioner Fishack inquired about a telephone number for advisory commissioners to utilize during meetings for emergency purposes should they need to be contacted. Director Murray stated 301-791-3084 is the telephone number to use.

Commissioner Fishack inquired about an update on the name change from Water and Sewer Department Advisory Commission to Water, Sewer and Pretreatment Advisory Commission. Director Murray stated the name change has not been approved to date. By consensus, this matter is to be requested to be brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commissioner Fishack also inquired about the status on Fort Ritchie. No payments from the U.S. Army/federal government to Washington County relative to water and sewer issues upon the closing of the fort have been received. The discussion noted that the U.S. Army/federal government should either pay 70% of the operations costs or the dollar amount established in the event of facility closing. This matter is now being handled by the county attorney?s office.

Chairperson Diehl stated he received a letter from Joni Bittner, County Clerk, stating Commissioner Renn and Commissioner Fishack?s term expires January 31, 2000.

Motion made by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Crabb to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners in writing to reappoint Commissioner Renn and Commissioner Fishack to the advisory commission.
Unanimously approved.

Commissioner Parks inquired about identification badges. Chairperson Diehl suggested identification badges be ordered for Commissioner Parks and Commissioner Klick.

Secretary Armel distributed a packet of information regarding the Black and Veatch model (Attachment #6). He explained at length each table. Discussion followed.

DIRECTOR COMMENTS

Director Murray stated a letter was mailed to James Coyle, 14431 MacAfee Hill Road, Cascade, Maryland indicating his request was denied. Discussion followed. (Attachment #3)
Revised: 1/6/00

Director Murray stated a copy of the 2000 Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule was distributed.
(Attachment #4)

Director Murray stated he received an e-mail from Dave Rosage (Attachment #5). Motion made by Secretary Armel, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to take no position for or against the project. Six (6) voting for, and one (1) not voting. Director Murray stated a letter will be sent to Mr. Rosage.

Director Murray stated safety bags are available and have been issued for each commissioner. He stated all employees are issued safety bags to enable them to operate in a safe manner.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Commissioner Crabb, seconded by Commissioner Parks to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Unanimously approved.

NEXT SCHEDULED ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: DECEMBER 2, 1999

Respectfully submitted by:
____________________________        Date: ________________________
Jamie L. Calandrelle,
Office Associate IV

Reviewed by:
____________________________         _____________________________
Gregory B. Murray,                 Michael V. Armel,
Director of Water and Sewer Operations     Advisory Commission Secretary

Date: _______________________        Date: ________________________

Revised: 1/6/00